The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting expected high flu activity in Kentucky this year.A health official said 26 people have died from flu-related deaths in Kentucky this season.Last season, Public Health Deputy Commissioner Kraig Humbaugh said there were about 50 flu-related deaths in Kentucky. He also said Thursday that the flu outbreak is at a widespread level statewide for the fifth straight week.The 26 flu-related deaths include two children, five people between the ages of 18 and 64 and 19 who were 65 or older.He says the flu season typically runs from October to May.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting expected high flu activity in Kentucky this year.

A health official said 26 people have died from flu-related deaths in Kentucky this season.

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Last season, Public Health Deputy Commissioner Kraig Humbaugh said there were about 50 flu-related deaths in Kentucky. He also said Thursday that the flu outbreak is at a widespread level statewide for the fifth straight week.

The 26 flu-related deaths include two children, five people between the ages of 18 and 64 and 19 who were 65 or older.